ESC Today-May 2010

ESC Today T h e M a g a zi n e of t h e 1 4 3 d S u s t a i n m e n t C o m m a n d ( E x p e d i t i on a ry ) VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5

MAY 2010

143d ESC Advances in the 2010 Best Warrior Competition!

Spc. Victor Smith, 824th Watercraft Transportation Company, assesses a simulated causality during the 81st Regional Support Command’s ninth annual “Best Warrior” competition at Fort Jackson, S.C., on May 2.

Smith, a Sarasota, Fla., native was named the best junior warrior and will continue on to represent the 81 st RSC at Fort McCoy, Wis., in the United States Army Reserve Command’s “Best Warrior” competition scheduled for July.

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The Command Post

By Brig. Gen. Daniel I. Schultz 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

The demands on the U.S. Army since the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 have caused the Army Reserves to function as an Operational Force. An Operational Force, as compared to the role prior to 911 as a Strategic Force, means that the Army Reserves is integrated into the Army‘s normal operations rather than held in reserve to supplement the Army only when the demands are greater than the Army‘s force capabilities. With the anticipated slowdown in deployments as Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) comes to a close, and efforts to limit the expansion of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) are planned, senior leaders in the Army and Department of Defense are apprehensive about the Army Reserves returning to a Strategic Force Structure. The expertise, experience and outstanding performance of the Army Reserves over the last eight years have clearly shown great value.

In addition Soldiers are challenged, valued, and know they make a difference in our Nation‘s fight against terrorist which has resulted in high recruiting and retention rates. Return to a Strategic Force would reduce the demands on the Army Reserves which would wear on the strong Reserve force through decreased funding, less access to new equipment, diminished training and most likely, ultimately a reduced force, as experienced Soldiers leave due to limited challenges and training opportunities. For all these reasons an effort is underway to formalize the Army Reserves as an Operational Force and fund it appropriately for that mission. What this means to you as an Army Reserve Soldier is that we would continue to have an ongoing role in the Army‘s regular operations even without OIF and OEF. The Army Reserve Force Generation (ARFORGEN) model would continue but rather than building up in preparation for deployment, units would more frequently build up and become available for contingency operations. This process would enable Soldiers and units to continue to receive outstanding training and the latest equipment as they move through the model toward the year they become available for whatever contingency, if any is required. Though there is an expense in keeping the Army Reserve as an Operational Force, the advantages in maintaining an experienced relevant force that is ready for whatever is necessary outweighs the risk of returning to the days of Strategic Force structure. And from our perspective as Army Reserve Soldiers, better to get into the game than to always sit on the bench!

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Sustaining Victory – Army Strong!

ESC TODAY Commander 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Brig. Gen. Daniel I. Schultz Command Executive Officer 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Mr. Fred Guzman Command Sgt. Major, 143d ESC Command Sgt. Maj. James Weaver Public Affairs Officer/Editor Maj. John J. Adams

ESC Today is the monthly command information magazine of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense, according to provisions in Army Regulation 360-1. The opinions and views expressed in ESC Today are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Defense Department, Department of the Army or the headquarters, 143rd ESC. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) public affairs officer. This publication is written, edited, and published by the public affairs office of the 143d ESC, 9500 Armed Forces Reserve Dr., Orlando, Fla. 32827. Submit comments to: john.adams16@usar.army.mil or call 800-221-9401 ext. 1132. Send editorial and photographic submissions to: john.adams16@usar.army.mil.

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The Bottom Line

By Command Sgt. MAJ. James weaver 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

Defense Travel Systems (DTS) registrations, CIF ism, and a new menu of Warrior Tasks and battle drills are tasks that I expect the NCOs and Leaders throughout the 143d ESC to make a priority and complete. Why must our Soldiers registrar with DTS? It is an Army directive. Soldiers on orders that support contingency operations, long-term TDY travel to a location other than their home of record, and filing accrual voucher to DFAS must comply and use DTS. Using DTS will accelerate payments to Soldiers on deployment travel, save taxpayer dollars, deter fraud, and correct errors faster. Active Army Soldiers have been using DTS for routine TDY travel for a few years. Ten years ago, every Soldier signed up for an AKO account.

Today, we will have all our Soldiers register with DTS. Simply too easy to do, go to www.defensetravel.osd.mil and click on the green button to login to DTS. First time users will take to self-registration process. Once complete, become familiar with website by using online tutorials.

Central Issue Facilities (CIF) - Installation Support Module (ISM) provides a standardized, user-friendly web- base system for the receipt, issue, exchange, and turn-in of authorized organizational clothing and individual equipment (OCIE). CIF-ISM has great benefits. OCIE physical inventory at the unit will reduce by turning in excess equipment and freeing up space in the supply cages. Soldier will be able to maintain own OCIE records through AKO and keep equipment with them throughout military career.

Many units have started the process of CIF-ISM and I thank them for their hard work. This task must be 100% complete by every unit in the Army Reserve. Let us set the example throughout the Reserve.

The Army has issued a new menu of warrior tasks and battle drills for soldiers, units, and commanders throughout the Army. Training and Doctrine Command approved the changes of individual tasks and drill in late March, and training programs will begin to implement changes throughout the force. Warrior tasks will reduce from 32 to 15 and battle drills from 11 to four. Critical supporting tasks for each major drill will reduce from 205 to 76. NCOs and unit Commanders please to time and visit online the Army Training Network https://atn.army.mil/. There you will find media packet on the changes. As NCOs and Leaders, we must continue to adapt with the ongoing changes of the Army. The tasks discuss above are not an option, it must be completed. When the tasks are done it will help us to continue and maintain being an effective and efficient war fighting Army.

Sustaining Victory – Army Strong!

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Table of Contents Page 2: The Command Post Page 3: The Bottom Line

Contributors

Page 4: Health Bill and TRICARE/Recruting

Maj. John Adams, 143d ESC PAO/Army Times

Page 5: 143d ESC Scholorships

Command Sgt. Maj. Weaver, 143d ESC CSM

Page 6-7: SGT Owens, Feature Story

SSG Rauel Tirado, 204th PA Det

Page 8-9: Best Warrior Competition

SPC Darryl Montgomery, 319th MPAD

Page 10-11: Army’s Month of the Military Child

PFC Jon Arguello, 204th PA Det

Page 12-13: Legal Assitance Up-Date/AWT

143d ESC SJS Office/Army Times

Page 14: Composite Risk Management News

143d ESC Safety Office

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TRICARE AND THE HEALTH BILL By maj john adams 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

Health Care Bill, TRICARE and You!!!

The United States Congress has passed major health care reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, that President Obama signed into law on March 23, 2010.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in a statement issued March 21, 2010, that the TRICARE military health plan meets the standards set by this legislation.

Secretary Gates reassured service members and their families that the legislation won't have a negative effect on TRICARE, and that their health and well-being are his highest priority.

TRICARE "already meets the bill's quality and minimum benefit standards," affirmed Gates.

"The president and I are committed to seeing that our troops, retirees and their families will continue to receive the best quality health care."

If you want to find out more about your TRICARE benefits, please visit the site below.

TRICARE Web-site: http://tricare.mil/mybenefit/index.jsp

USAR recruiting Up-Date Army Times

Staff report Posted : Monday Apr 19, 2010 12:41:01 EDT

The Army Reserve reduced its recruiting goal for this fiscal year by 3,000 as the component tries to balance strong recruiting and retention rates with staying within its authorized endstrength. The Reserve cut its annual goal from 20,000 new soldiers to 17,000 on April 6. In March, the Reserve recruited 1,898 new soldiers, 111 percent of its goal of 1,714. So far this fiscal year, which began Oct. 1, the Reserve has recruited 10,999 new soldiers, 118 percent of the year-to-date goal of 9,360. Also in March, the active Army recruited 6,615 new soldiers, 104 percent of the goal of 6,389. So far this year, the Army has brought in 36,129 new recruits, 102 percent of the year-to-date goal of 35,290. The Army‘s goal for the year is 74,500 new soldiers.

Army National Guard recruiters reported 6,774 new soldiers in March, 132 percent of the goal of 5,150. The Guard has recruited 29,718 new soldiers so far this year, 112 percent of its year-to -date goal of 26,463. The Guard‘s goal is to recruit 60,000 new soldiers this year.

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Scholarship Winners!

Courtesy of Command Sgt. Maj. Weaver

(Left) Command Sgt. Maj. James Weaver presenting a USAR Scholarship check to Spc. Mari Machado, SJA Section, 143d ESC. Spc. Machado is currently attending Seminole State College.

(Right) Spc. Carmen Montalvo, HHD 332d Transportation Battalion, receives a scholarship check from Command Sgt. Maj. James Weaver and Maj. John D. Rhodes, Executive Officer, 332d Transportation Battalion. Spc. Montalvo is currently attending Strayer University in Tampa, FL.

(Left) Master Sgt. Scott Ferry, 332d Transportation Battalion, receives a USAR Scholarship check from Command Sgt. Maj. James Weaver on behalf of his son, Jordan Ferry. Jordon is currently attending the University of WisconsinWaukesha.

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SGT. Owens...above and beyond the call

143d ESC Feature Story

By Staff Sgt. Rauel Tirado, 204th Public Affairs Detachment

By Ssg. Raul Tirado 204th Public Affairs Detachment

. (Story by Staff Sgt. Rauel Tirado, Photo by Maj. John Adams,143d ESC PAO)

ATLANTA, Ga. - If someone were to mention about a Soldier who recently completed the Army 10-Miler, Marine Corps Marathon, and Bataan Memorial Death March within the last five months, for many it‘s easy to assume they‘re a young and motivated person.

Yes, the Soldier is motivated and age is a state of mind for the young 58-year-old Sgt. Thomas M. Owens, 802nd Ordnance Company, 143d ESC, from Gainesville, Ga.

This past October, he completed both the Army 10-Miler and Marine Corps Marathon. In March, he completed the Bataan Memorial Death March in the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

him and cheer him up,‖ said Owens. ―I wanted to help motivate him in dealing with prostate cancer.‖

He dedicated his Bataan march in honor of CENTCOM commander, Gen. David H. Petraeus. Petraeus was diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer in February 2009.

After completing the grueling event, Owens later received a personally signed photograph from Petraeus, thanking him for his participation in the march.

―I wanted to do something for

Owens flew out to New Mexico at his own cost to march in the event.

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For Owens marathons are nothing new, he was once a member of the Army Marathon team from 1981 to 1987. He competed and finished the 1985 Hawaiian Triathlon, ran the Peachtree Road Race over 20 times in Atlanta, and participated in the Army 10-Miler multiple times. He will fly to Europe this summer and take part in the International Four Day Marches Nijmegen in the Netherlands.

―I wanted to join the Army and go to Vietnam,‖ says Owens, the second oldest of three brothers. ―By joining, it allowed me to experience more in life and grow as young person.‖

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He enlisted a second time in the Army National Guard in 1981, until he was discharged a second time due to reduction in force in 1992.

After being release from the Army a second time, he later went on to own a landscaping business. He also volunteered for veterans groups, the USO and continued to seek fellow veterans from Vietnam.

A few years ago, the Army raised the age limit.

Owens for the third time in his life enlisted in the Army, at the age of 55. He said he‗d stay in as long as they let him.

As a squad leader, his presence is more than that of young NCO. He is frequently mistaken for a sergeant major or colonel. Since 1969, he brings over 40 years wisdom and leadership.

He understands he has few years left in military. He enjoys talking to young Soldiers and wants to motivate them to stay in and fulfill their service obligations. ―Today Soldiers have more things than we did in my Vietnam era,‖ reflects Owens. ―Equipment, technology, weapons, and training, there is no reason for Soldiers to fail.‖

Owens arrived to Vietnam at the age of 18 as a replacement to the 5th Infantry Division. He was assigned to headquarOwens would like to ter company located deploy, but does not in an area called know if he will prior to Leather Neck Square the Army discharging and the DMZ was him for a third time. about a quarter of (Photo courtesy of Sgt. Owens, Bataan Memorial March, 2010) However, for the time mile away. He spent being, he will continue to do what he knows best, the year in Vietnam and received two bronze stars. being a Soldier.

Today, Owens remains close to fellow veterans of 5th Infantry Division.

Due to reduction in force in 1972, Owens was released from the Army. He went to school to earn a bachelor‘s degree in criminal justice from Georgia State.

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There is more to Owens‘s Soldier story besides competing in these events. His military career reflects that of a marathon, that began in July, 1969.

After being told, he was not going to college by his high counselor. He took his GED and enlisted in the Army at the age of 17.

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143d ESC Best Warriors Advance!

143d ESC Best Warrior Competition

By Spc. Darryl L. Montgomery, 319th Mobile Public Affairs detachment

FORT JACKSON, S.C. – The 81st Regional Support Command’s ninth annual “Best Warrior” challenge concluded here Monday after three days of competition.

The competition challenged eight Soldiers in different scenarios they may experience in both war time and peace time. Some notable events included the Army Physical Fitness Test, land navigation, assessing casualties while engaging enemy forces, and weapons qualification.

At the conclusion of the event, Sgt. 1st Class Marc Facunla, 861st Quarter Master Company, was named the best noncommissioned officer warrior, and Spc. Victor Smith, 824th Watercraft Transportation Company, was named the best

Staff Sgt. Sammy Santiago, 268 th Cargo Transportation Company, qualifies in the kneeling position with his M4 assault rifle during the 81 st Regional Support Command’s ninth annual “Best Warrior” competition at Fort Jackson, S.C., on May 1. Santiago, a Cayey, Puerto Rico, finished the competition as the best noncommissioned officer warrior runner-up. (Photo by Spc. Darryl L. Montgomery, 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

junior enlisted warrior.

“This was a learning experience for me,” Smith said, a Sarasota, Fla., native. “It’s one

Sgt. 1st Class Marc Facunla, 861st Quarter Master Company, acquires enemy forces to eliminate during the 81st Regional Support Command’s ninth annual “Best Warrior” competition at Fort Jackson, S.C., May 2. Facunla, a Nashville, Tenn., native, was named the best noncommissioned officer warrior and will represent the 81 st RSC at Fort McCoy, Wis., in the United States Army Reserve Command’s “Best Warrior” competition scheduled for July.

(Photo by Darryl L. Montgomery, 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

thing to read about tasks in a book, but when you perform them, especially under pressure, it helps your mind retain it better.”

Nashville, Tenn., native Facunla said he is proud to be the best NCO warrior and also took the opportunity to learn from the event.

“It has shown me my flaws so I can work on fixing them,” he said, “it has also taught me stuff that I plan on taking back to my unit and pass on to my Soldiers.”

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competitor’s and apply it to the follow year to make it a better opportunity for Soldier’s to show their knowledge, as well as pick up a few new skills along the way.

Facunla and Smith will represent the 81st RSC in the United States Army Reserve Command’s “Best Warrior” challenge in July at Fort McCoy, Wis. Smith encourages other Soldiers to compete in events like this because, although it may seem hard at first, it is worth it in the end.

“A lot of people don’t want to do these events because they

feel learn a in

they need to lot and go front of a board,” he said, “but, it gets

easier after that first time. If you can score anywhere around a 270 on the APFT, it’s worth giving it a try.”

“You can go far,” he added.

“You’ll never know you had it in you until you try.”

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Sgt. 1st Class Marc Facunla, 861st Quarter Master Company, navigates an obstacle on the “Fit to Win” course during the 81 st Regional Support Command’s ninth annual “Best Warrior” competition at Fort Jackson, S.C., May 2. Facunla, a Nashville, Tenn., native, finished the course in under six and a half minutes. He was named the best noncommissioned officer warrior and will represent the 81st RSC and the 143d ESC at Fort McCoy, Wis., in the United States Army Reserve Command’s “Best Warrior” competition scheduled for July. (Photo by Spc. Darryl L. Montgomery, 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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Army’ month of the Military Child

143d ESC Army’S month of thE militAry Child

By Pfc. Jon Arguello, 204th PAD

ORLANDO, Fla. — The 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) unleashed the awesome power of family on the Orlando Science Center as a more than a platoon of children invaded the museum for an overnight stay in celebration of the Army‘s Month of the Military Child held every April. ―Month of the Military Child is all about highlighting the sacrifices and resilience of these children, especially through their parents‘ deployments,‖ said Marta Feliciano, regional coordinator for the Army Reserve Child, Youth & School Services Program.

More than 50 children of the 143d ESC participated in the tour, games and classes taught, chaperoned and

A staff member from the Orlando Science Center describes planetary rotation to a group of 143d ESC youngsters (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Jon Arguello, 204th PAD)

hosted by Feliciano, 143d Reserve Soldiers, American Legion volunteers and staff of the Orlando Science Center.

The event, which included a class on astronomy in the facility‘s observatory, a tour of the exhibits, and free reign in the Science Park game room, was designed to be educational and developmental as well as fun. ―These activities develop friendship, unity, team building and collaboration,‖ explained Feliciano. ―It was also intended to promote an appreciation for the service these children‘s parents are providing to our country.‖ ―The value of this event was more profound than just having a good time,‖ said Capt.

Desiree Bodyke, one of the participant‘s parents. ―This

is a good chance for our kids to establish new friendships and develop social skills but it is also important for parents,‖ said Bodyke. ―Our children need these types of events to understand why we serve and to build a sense of community.‖ This is especially important for Reserve Soldiers said Bodyke who has been previously stationed at Fort Bragg. ―When you‘re stationed at a place like Fort Bragg, that sense of community is instilled in the environment but in the reserves we have to work at creating this so our kids know they are not alone out there. This was a great step in the right direction.‖ Military & Family Life (Continued on page 11)

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around in the near empty center with the freedom to enjoy almost all the exhibits until they decided to move onto something else. ―My favorite was the science lab with all the electric stuff!‖ said 10-year old Bryan Epps, whose dad is in Kuwait, referring to Science Park. ―He loves science,‖ said his mother, Sally Epps who added that she really appreciated the event.

Finally, the event came to a close with a ceremony. Feliciano congratulated the kids in honor of the Army‘s Month of the Military Child and passed out goody bags. And as soon as the ceremony was over, the kids filed out with their parents only to take the Orlando Science Center over again.

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Consultant and behavioral health specialist Carla Bresnahan agreed. Although kids express themselves differently, it is important that the expression takes place in a trusting and comfortable environment said Bresnahan. ―Children of military parents are a relatively small group and have a unique perspective,‖ Bresnahan said. ―I think they grow up faster and [events] like these help increase their normalcy and helps them find other people their age who have shared experiences.

For the more than 50 children with sleeping bags under their arms and smiles on their faces however, it wasn‘t all about psychology and feelings. After enjoying plates of spaghetti for dinner followed by cookies and chocolate for dessert, the nearly two platoon-size element began their adventure with a movie in the OSC‘s Dr. Phillip‘s Cinedome.

The tour of NatureWorks was next where ooh‘s and aah‘s could be heard throughout the group as they peered into enclosures of snakes and aquariums with turtles and see rays swimming and brushing against the glass.

The kids were led up to sixth floor next for a lesson on the stars and planets in the observatory. ―This is a huge opportunity for these kids,‖ said Carl Darden, lead observer at the Crosby Observatory. ―When

public school education, for budgetary reasons, loses its ability to include this important exposure to science topics, its losing its ability show these kids something they‘ve never seen before. That‘s my favorite part of this job, showing these kids something they‘ve never seen before.‖ After having been held up at the entrance for a two minute safety briefing the kids burst into the room filled with interactive games with a full frontal assault taking over each exhibit and station. After each child had had the opportunity to interact with each exhibit, the kids lined up in preparation for the next stop. Last on the list were classes where the kids made survival bracelets with 550cord, packed some survival pancake mix for their loved ones and drew pictures on puzzle pieces to be assembled later.

At some point close to midnight the night drew to a close and the kids brushed their teeth and picked out a spot on the floors and made use of their sleeping bags, some next to lighted frog exhibits with amphibians large and small pressed against the glass walls of their enclosures seemingly observing the kids.

The next morning as kids began wake up and the games and exhibits were turned on kids took over Science Park again before they could be corralled by chaperones to the cafeteria for breakfast. After, kids were still running

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143d ESC Legal Assistance up-date from the 143d ESC office

Legal Assistance Request for Soldiers of the 143d ESC. (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, & TN)

Legal Assistance is provided by local Legal Support Organization‘s (LSO) to Soldiers, their family members and other eligible personnel.

SJA Up-date from the Top! SJA Up-Date from the Top!

1. Legal topics covered are: Notary Service, Will, Powers of Attorney (General and Special), Legal Counseling, Legal Correspondence, Negotiations, Legal document preparation, Legal Referrals, Military Administrative Matters, Immigration and Naturalization, Tax Questions, & Claims 2. For Legal Assistance Appointments follow these steps Step 1. Go to Army Knowledge Online at www.us.army.mil Step 2. Login to Army Knowledge Online with username and password or CAC Step 3. Click on Self Service Step 4. Go down to My Legal Step 5. Under My Legal Links on the right side of the page, click on USAR Legal Services Request Form Step 6. Fill out the request form completely and click on Submit Request Button at the bottom.

Your request will go to the Legal Command for fielding to the closest Legal Services Team to your address.

3. For those without AKO access, you may call the LSO directly, according to your area: Louisiana 2d LSO (504) 678-7785 S. Carolina, N. Carolina, Georgia (Ft. Stewart) 12th LSO (803) 751-1223 Florida & Puerto Rico 174th LSO (305) 953-0425 Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi 213th LSO (404) 286-6330 Tennessee & Kentucky 139th LSO (615) 231-4227 NOTE: Soldiers with adverse or separation actions, please contact the 154 th LSO (Trial Defense Services)

4. For Trial Defense Services Appointments follow these steps: Step 1. Go to https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/154thLSO Step 2. Click on Request for counsel (found on the left hand bar) Step 3. Click on Request for Counsel Step 3. Fill out counsel request and click on Submit Form 2. Or, you may call 866-763-3552, press 5 for 154th and press 4 for the Paralegal NCO.

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Army warrior tasks...revised! from Army Times

By Jim Tice - Staff writer Posted : Monday Apr 12, 2010 20:26:52 EDT

throughout the force.

The target population includes operational units, as well as

The Army has issued a new menu of

training centers, and active and

warrior tasks and battle drills — the

reserve soldiers of all ranks —

most basic soldiering skills — for soldiers,

units

and

from private through general.

commanders

“These tasks and drills drive how

throughout the Army.

the Army trains,” said Lt. Gen.

The first update to the Army’s list of

Mark Hertling, TRADOC’s dep-

basic skills since 2005 reduces the

uty commanding

number of warrior tasks from 32 to

general

for

“They go right down the midCritical supporting tasks for each of

dle of all our programs —

the major tasks and drills have been

they are the basics of what

reduced from 205 to 76.

soldiers need to know to be

The revamped agenda of individual

great soldiers.”

tasks and drills was approved by the

.

1st Lieut. Michael Roberge, of the 912th AG Training and Doctrine Command in Company (Postal) is reviewing his shot group with the range safety officer, Sgt. Steven Jacklate March, and it is now being incorson during April‘s Battle Assembly resulting in porated into training programs a 79% first-time go rate.

SHOOT

MOVE

Maintain, employ and engage with assigned weapon system Employ hand grenades

Perform individual movement techniques Navigate from one point to another Move under fire

COMMUNICATE

ADAPT

Perform voice communication (sitrep/ spotrep/9-line medevac, explosive hazard) Using visual signaling techniques

Assess and respond to threats (escalation of force)

New Alignment

SURVIVE React to chemical or biological attack/hazard Perform immediate lifesaving measures Perform counter-IED measures Maintain situational awareness/every Soldier is a sensor Perform combatives

Adapt to changing operational environments Grow professionally and personally (build resilience) BATTLE DRILLS React to contact Establish security Perform actions as a member of a mounted patrol Evacuate a casualty

Army Warrior Tasks Revised

initial military training.

15, and battle drills from 11 to four.

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fighting thE “z” monStEr from the 143d ESC safety office

Safety Message of the Month